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2013 Scholarship Award Recipients

By   June 20, 2013
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Six (6) scholarships, $500 each, were awarded at the June 13th meeting. Ed Bossong, Scholarship Chair, announced that he was very proud to award the money and grateful as to how our Scholarship Program has grown over the past few years. Ed introduced the award recipient’s for this year:

  • Caitlyn Garger – Received the HGCA Service Scholarship.
  • Veronica Grebe – Received the HGCA Service Scholarship.
  • Harneet Gulati – Received the HGCA/Delco Plaza-Alvin Rush Memorial Service Scholarship
  • Christine Jao – Received the HGCA/Perillo Bros. Fuel Oil Co. Service Scholarship
  • Kiran Sharma – Received the HGCA/Perfect Pharmacy Service Scholarship
  • Pawandeep Singh – Received the HGCA/Met Foods Service Scholarship

2012 Scholarship Award Recipients

By   June 15, 2012
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The recipients of the 4th Annual HGCA Scholarship Awards were Erin Montera, Paige Gilbert and Kanika Sharma.

erin_montera_webErin Montera

Erin Montera is a graduate of Hicksville High School and attended our local Lee Avenue Elementary School.

Erin has given back to her community through her work with the Girl Scouts and as an ambassador to a Brownie Troop.  She has volunteered to help with the Lee Avenue PTA, was a music tutor to elementary students and has used her love of music to perform voluntarily at senior citizen events.  Erin was selected for 7 honor societies and has been on the Principal’s list for her entire high school career.

Erin’s career goals are undecided but she will definitely continue her study of music.

paige_gilbert_webPaige Gilbert

Paige Gilbert is a graduate of Hicksville High School and attended our local Lee Avenue Elementary School.

Paige has given back to the community through her countless hours with the Girl Scouts.  She is a Bronze Award recipient and is working on her Gold Award.  She also has been an active volunteer at her church in a number of positions.  Paige was selected for 5 honor societies and has been on the Principal’s list for her entire high school career.

Paige plans to pursue a career as a Physicians Assistant..

kanika_sharma_webKanika Sharma

Kanika Sharma is a graduate of Hicksville High School.

Kanika has supported our community through her extensive volunteer work at Winthrop University Hospital, the Gregory Museum, the American Red Cross and the Sarah Grace Foundation.  Kanika was selected for 4 honor societies and has been on the Principal’s list her entire high school career.

Kanika received the community service scholarship award sponsored by Delco Plaza (in memoriam of Alvin Rush) and will be pursuing a career in nursing..

Proposed Development – 425 Jerusalem Avenue

By   May 12, 2012
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The HGCA has been contacted by a law firm representing a developer with plans to sub-divide the existing dry cleaners located at 425 Jerusalem Avenue into a dry cleaners and nail salon.

A survey of the Block Captains in that area revealed that they did not see any negative impact resulting from the development and that position has been transmitted to the law firm.

Do Not Block Side Road Sign

By   October 12, 2011
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South Broadway & Millwood Gate

millwoodgate_webIn response to requests by the Hicksville Gardens Civic Association and the Hicksville Fire Department the state recently painted a white box at South Block Side Road”.

A “spill back” situation was occuring at the intersection with vehicles blocking access and egress from Millwood Gate.  This was caused partially by the recent signal lights installed at the “5 Corners” intersection.  This not only caused a blockage at the location but also created a safety hazard by delaying the response time by local volunteer firefighters.

2011 Scholarship Award Recipients

By   June 15, 2011
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The recipients of the 3rd Annual HGCA Scholarship Awards were Janice George, Joseph Marcus and Danielle Valentino.

janic_georgeJanice George

Janice George is a graduate of Hicksville High School.

Janice has worked as an American Red Cross volunteer, a motivational leader at her church, and has supported many charitable organizations by volunteering at food drives, coat drives, and walks.

Janice will be pursuing a career in medicine and wants to be a physician so she can continue to provide needed services to all people.

Pictured left is Janice George receiving her award from HGCA President Henry Goessmann (left) and Scholarship Chairperson Ed Bossong..

joseph_marcusJoseph Marcus

Joseph Marcus is a graduate of Hicksville High School.

Joseph has spent over 2,000 hours with the Boy Scouts collecting food, working with the homeless and distributing flags on veteran’s graves.  The culmination of his efforts was his Eagle Scout project where he beautified the “Welcome to Hicksville” sign at Old Country Road and Levittown Parkway.

Joseph will be pursuing a career in graphic design, marketing and advertising.

Pictured left is Joseph Marcus receiving his award from HGCA President Henry Goessmann (left) and Scholarship Chairperson Ed Bossong…

danielle_valentinoDanielle Valentino

Danielle Valentino is a graduate of Hicksville High School.

Danielle has volunteered as a Special Olympics group leader, tutored middle and high school students, assisted with fund raising for the PTA and other community organizations, and participated in breast cancer walks, locks of love and a fundraiser for Leukemia.

Danielle received the community service scholarship sponsored by Perfect Pharmacy and will be pursuing a career in nursing.

Pictured left is Danielle Valentino receiving her award from HGCA President Henry Goessmann (left) and Scholarship Chairperson Ed Bossong…

HGCA Planting Project

By   May 25, 2011
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On May 18, 2011 Beautification Committee Chairman Frank Guarasci and members of his “Green Team”, Phil Heckler and Nick Mirro, purchased nearly $300 worth of new bushes and planted them on the So. Broadway median across from Miyako Hibachi & Sushi Restaurant.

Great Job “Green Team”!

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2010 Scholarship Award Recipients

By   June 15, 2010
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The recipients of the 2nd Annual HGCA Scholarship Awards were Nicholas Jao and James Harvey.

nicholas_jao_webNicholas Jao

Nicholas Jao is a graduate of Hicksville High School.

Nicholas has devoted hundreds of hours to our community through the Boy Scouts of America, Natural Helpers, and Helping Hands.  You can even see Nicholas shoveling the walks for his elderly neighbors after a snowstorm!  He also enjoys sports as a member of the varsity soccer, bowling and tennis clubs.

Nicholas plans to continue his education and become a veterinarian.

Pictured left is Nicholas Jao receiving his award from HGCA President Henry Goessmann (left) and Scholarship
Chairperson Ed Bossong.

james_harvey_webJames Harvey

James Harvey is a graduate of Hicksville High School.

Jame has volunteered extensively for the United Cerebral Palsy program, the Nassau Suffolk Autism Society of America, the Empowering Long Island’s Journey through Autism, and the Autism Speaks Walkathon.  His passion and countless hours devoted to improving the lives of children with special needs and his academic success in high school make James a worthy recipient of our scholarship.

James plans on becoming a Special Education teacher.

Pictured left is James Harvey receiving his award from HGCA President Henry Goessmann (left) and Scholarship Chairperson Ed Bossong..

2009 Scholarship Award Recipient

By   June 15, 2009
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The recipient of the 1st Annual HGCA Scholarship Award was Joseph Fiore.

joseph_fioreJoseph Fiore

Joseph Fiore is a graduate of Kellenberg Memorial High School.

Some of Joe’s achievements include membership in the National Honor Society,  Varsity Captain for football and wrestling teams,  being a Eucharistic Minister, volunteering for the Big Brother/Big Sister Program, participating in Boy Scout food drives, collecting supplies for troops in Iraq and being a baseball umpire.

Joe has accomplished all of this while maintaining a place on the Honor Roll with a 3.7 GPA and is a truly deserving recipient of our scholarship award.

Pictured left is Joseph Fiore receiving his award from HGCA President Henry Goessmann (left) and Scholarship Awards Chairman Ed Bossong…